LAHAINA, Hawaii – Lahaina FCU has agreed to merge into Valley Isle Community FCU, the second-largest credit union on Maui with $75 million in assets.
The merger between $8 million Lahaina Fed and the 68-year-old Valley Isle Community has been approved by Lahaina FCU's board of directors and NCUA.
The deal still requires the approval of Lahaina's members.
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